UltraBaseSystems
UltraBaseSystems manufactures interlocking modular panel base systems that replace crushed rock and concrete foundations for artificial turf, sports courts, golf facilities, and event flooring, serving contractors, landscape architects, and facility owners globally through direct sales and The Recreational Group distribution network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2002
- HeadquartersLargo, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What UltraBaseSystems does
UltraBaseSystems manufactures and sells interlocking modular panel base systems that replace traditional crushed rock and poured concrete foundations for artificial turf, sports courts, putting greens, and portable event flooring. The company serves contractors, landscape architects, sports facility owners, golf course operators, and event/flooring resellers across six primary verticals: lawn and landscape, athletic fields, golf, courts and rinks, event and portable flooring, and concrete pad alternatives. Its proprietary technology centers on a drop-and-lock panel design with patented barbs that prevent turf movement, combined with integrated vertical/horizontal drainage that eliminates puddling and mold. The technology is protected by at least nine registered U.S. patents (covering interlocking panel base systems dating from 2001 onward) plus additional pending foreign filings, with the company claiming 12 global technology patents in total.
The company operates a quote-based, sales-led go-to-market: leads are driven through specification channels (Sourcewell for public-sector procurement, CADdetails for architectural CAD files, and ASLA/ASBA professional associations), the company's own website (with a Panel Calculator and Request-a-Quote CTAs), and a Referred Contractor program for trained installers, while field sales engage contractors and facility managers on project specifications. Revenue is generated primarily from one-time panel sales across multiple product tiers (Champion, Champion E-Series, Professional, Omni, MAX, DrainBase, Elite, Court, Foundation) plus accessory items (Foam Contours, Modular Putting Green Kits). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by panel type, quantity, and project scope, with warranties ranging from 5 years (Court, Foundation) to 10 years (Professional, Champion, Elite, DrainBase, Omni). Following its early 2022 acquisition by The Recreational Group, UltraBase also benefits from distribution synergies with sister companies (VersaCourt, XGrass, Tour Greens, Sporturf, EZTee, Swisstrax, RG Event Surfaces) that frequently bundle or specify UltraBase panels. The company was founded in 2002 by Dave Barlow as Tour Links, is headquartered at 138 Duckworth Rd., Dalton, Georgia, and reports installations spanning tens of millions of square feet in 40+ countries across every continent.
UltraBaseSystems firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- UltraBaseSystems
- Legal name
- Ultra Base
- Website
- https://ultrabasesystems.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2002
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- UltraBaseSystems manufactures interlocking modular panel base systems that replace crushed rock and concrete foundations for artificial turf, sports courts, golf facilities, and event flooring, serving contractors, landscape architects, and facility owners globally through direct sales and The Recreational Group distribution network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
UltraBaseSystems industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Modular Base Panels
- akta.pro primary industry
- Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Blocks & Panels (IMADABAC)
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Where UltraBaseSystems is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Largo
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
UltraBaseSystems business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Modular Panel Sales: UltraBase manufactures and sells interlocking modular panel base systems directly to contractors, landscape architects, and facility owners. Panels are sold in various configurations (Champion, Professional, Court, Foundation, Elite, Omni, DrainBase) for different applications. The company also offers associated products like geosynthetic fabrics and installation accessories.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
UltraBaseSystems product offering
Product offeringCore offering
UltraBaseSystems manufactures and sells interlocking modular panel base systems that replace traditional crushed-rock and concrete foundations beneath artificial grass, athletic fields, putting greens, sport courts, and portable event flooring. The company offers a tiered product line including Champion, Professional, Omni, MAX, DrainBase, Elite, Court, and Foundation panels, plus DIY Modular Putting Green Kits. These patented panels are drop-and-lock installed by contractors and specified by landscape architects and sports builders worldwide.
Product overview
UltraBaseSystems offers a comprehensive portfolio of interlocking modular panel base systems that replace traditional crushed rock and concrete foundations for recreational surfacing. The product line centers on multiple panel tiers—Champion (premium), Professional (versatile), Omni (lightweight/access), MAX (heavy-load), DrainBase (drainage-focused), and Court/Foundation (court applications)—which all share a common drop-and-lock interlocking design. Specialty products include the Elite Panel and Foam Contours for putting greens, combined into Modular Putting Green Kits for DIY installation. The panels serve applications across artificial grass lawns, athletic fields, golf facilities, sports courts, and event flooring, with most major brands in golf building PGA Show putting greens on UltraBase foundations since 2006.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Champion Panel Premium interlocking modular base panel engineered for artificial grass installations, delivering structural support and superior drainage with patented barbs that eliminate turf movement. Sold to contractors and sports field builders for high-demand athletic and landscape applications.
- Champion E-Series Enhanced version of the Champion Panel featuring improved engineering specifications for demanding artificial turf installations, sold to contractors handling premium sports and landscape projects.
- Professional Panel Versatile interlocking base panel providing a structurally sound, ultra-flat surface for artificial grass and sport court installations, with patented barbs to prevent turf movement. Targeted at contractors and facility owners needing broad-application performance.
- Omni Panel Lightweight (under 2 lbs per panel) modular base panel designed for limited-access installations, providing structural support and drainage for pool surrounds, rooftops, and other hard-to-reach applications. Sold to contractors doing rooftops, balconies, and restricted-site projects.
- MAX Panel High-capacity modular base panel engineered for heavy-load applications requiring maximum structural strength and durability. Specified by contractors and facility owners for high-traffic or load-bearing recreational surfaces.
- DrainBase Tile Specialized drainage tile providing superior vertical and horizontal water flow for artificial grass installations, combining efficient drainage with durability and eco-friendly materials. Used by contractors where drainage performance is the primary requirement.
- Elite Panel Premium-grade modular panel designed specifically for putting green bases, delivering the flattest surface and consistent ball roll for golf applications. Sold to golf installers and Tour Greens contractors for indoor and outdoor putting greens.
- Court Panel Interlocking panel specifically designed for court applications, providing a solid, stable base alternative to concrete pads for basketball, tennis, volleyball, pickleball, and other sport courts. Sold to court builders and facility owners needing 'Courts without Concrete'.
- Foundation Panel Fast-draining, non-permanent alternative to concrete pads, offering solid and stable support for pool surrounds, patios, barns, sheds, pet kennels, driveways, and other outdoor foundations. Sold to contractors and homeowners needing a relocatable concrete-pad alternative.
- Modular Putting Green Kits Complete do-it-yourself putting green kit combining Elite or Professional base panels with Foam Contours to create customizable residential or commercial putting greens. Sold direct to homeowners, golf facilities, and golf retailers as a self-contained kit.
Companies that use UltraBaseSystems
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
UltraBaseSystems technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
UltraBaseSystems partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- The Recreational GroupcoreUltraBase was acquired by The Recreational Group in early 2022. The Recreational Group is a family of companies dedicated to design, manufacturing, and installation of recreational surfacing solutions including VersaCourt, XGrass, Tour Greens, Swisstrax, Sporturf, EZTee, and RG Event Surfaces.
- SourcewellcoreUltraBase is a Sourcewell-approved vendor, enabling streamlined procurement for registered education, government, and nonprofit agencies. Sourcewell eliminates the need for customers to go through lengthy bidding processes, providing expedited purchasing access.
- CADdetailscoreUltraBase provides CAD files through CADdetails, enabling architects to integrate product specifications directly into working plans and design documents. This facilitates specification-based selling through the architectural channel.
- American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)coreUltraBase partners with ASLA to support professionals in creating innovative, sustainable outdoor spaces. The partnership reflects shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, site sensitivity, and design excellence. Regional chapters include Georgia, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
- American Sports Builders Association (ASBA)coreUltraBase partners with ASBA to support professionals in designing and constructing high-performing athletic and recreational surfaces. The partnership aims to raise standards in sports facility construction with durable, innovative base systems.
- Synthetic Turf Council (STC)minorAs part of The Recreational Group, UltraBase supports the Synthetic Turf Council, the industry's leading source for research on safety and environmental impact of synthetic turf.
- VersaCourtminorVersaCourt court tile systems are often placed on top of UltraBase panels. VersaCourt is a leading manufacturer of outdoor and indoor court tile systems offering safe, colorful, low-maintenance alternatives to traditional asphalt and concrete courts.
- XGrassminorXGrass specializes in artificial grass and synthetic turf systems. UltraBase serves as a base for some XGrass playgrounds, athletic fields, putting green and bocce court installations.
- Tour GreensminorTour Greens designs and installs tour-quality synthetic golf greens and often uses UltraBase systems when building indoor putting greens. They built the practice greens at PGA headquarters in Dallas, Texas.
- SporturfminorSporturf manufactures athletic turf sold and installed (often on UltraBase Systems) through a nationwide network of experienced athletic field installation companies.
- EZTeeminorEZTee synthetic tee line products are used at thousands of clubs and often use UltraBase panels when building tee lines and simulator rooms.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
UltraBaseSystems competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- AstroTurf: Leading synthetic turf manufacturer whose products (e.g., at University of Chattanooga's Finley Stadium) are installed on UltraBase panel foundations. AstroTurf competes with sister brand Sporturf but is also a key specification partner for UltraBase in athletic fields.
- XGrass: Sister company under The Recreational Group specializing in artificial grass for playgrounds, putting greens, and bocce courts. Often specifies UltraBase panels as the base layer, sharing customer segments and bundled distribution.
- Swisstrax: Sister company under The Recreational Group that manufactures modular interlocking floor tiles for garages, events, and trade shows. Both companies share parent ownership, the modular panel/tile category, and overlapping customer bases in event flooring and portable surfacing.
- VersaCourt: Sister company under The Recreational Group manufacturing interlocking sport court tile systems (basketball, tennis, pickleball). VersaCourt tiles are often installed on top of UltraBase panels, making it a direct downstream partner and adjacent peer in modular recreational surfacing.
- Tour Greens: Sister company under The Recreational Group that designs and installs tour-quality synthetic putting greens, frequently using UltraBase Elite Panels as the base layer. Built the practice greens at PGA headquarters in Dallas; a direct channel partner for UltraBase's golf vertical.
- Sporturf: Sister company under The Recreational Group manufacturing synthetic athletic turf that is frequently installed on UltraBase panel foundations. Both target athletic fields, football, soccer, and baseball facilities, sharing the same end customers (schools, municipalities, athletic complexes).
- SnapSports: Manufacturer of modular sports flooring and athletic surfaces (basketball, volleyball, pickleball) sold as suspended tile systems. Competes with UltraBase's Court Panel in the modular sport-court market and shares the same contractor channel.
Broad incumbents
- SYNLawn: Large manufacturer of artificial grass for residential, commercial, and pet applications. Competes with sister brand XGrass for the same end customers that UltraBase serves, often requiring base systems that could be UltraBase panels or competitor alternatives.
- FieldTurf: Major synthetic turf manufacturer serving athletic fields and stadiums worldwide. Although FieldTurf primarily competes on the turf surface layer, its installation specifications often compete with UltraBase panel systems in athletic field projects.
- Sport Court (Connor Sports): Established brand under Connor Sport Court International offering modular athletic flooring, sport courts, and game courts for residential and commercial applications. A larger incumbent competing in overlapping modular court flooring categories with UltraBase's Court and Foundation panels.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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UltraBaseSystems leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
UltraBaseSystems funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
UltraBaseSystems M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about UltraBaseSystems
What does UltraBaseSystems do?
UltraBaseSystems manufactures and sells interlocking modular panel base systems that replace traditional crushed-rock and concrete foundations beneath artificial grass, athletic fields, putting greens, sport courts, and portable event flooring. The company offers a tiered product line including Champion, Professional, Omni, MAX, DrainBase, Elite, Court, and Foundation panels, plus DIY Modular Putting Green Kits. These patented panels are drop-and-lock installed by contractors and specified by landscape architects and sports builders worldwide.
Is UltraBaseSystems a public or private company?
UltraBaseSystems is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was UltraBaseSystems founded?
UltraBaseSystems was founded in 2002. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is UltraBaseSystems based?
UltraBaseSystems is headquartered in Largo, United States, in the North America region.
How does UltraBaseSystems make money?
One revenue line is on record: modular Panel Sales.
Who are UltraBaseSystems's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are AstroTurf, XGrass, Swisstrax, VersaCourt, Tour Greens, Sporturf and SnapSports. Broad incumbents are SYNLawn, FieldTurf and Sport Court (Connor Sports).
Does UltraBaseSystems have an API?
No public API is recorded for UltraBaseSystems.
What industry is UltraBaseSystems in?
UltraBaseSystems's product category is Modular Base Panels. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADABAC, Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Blocks & Panels.